Support drone flight testing in Mirabel through mission planning, risk management, and safe operation of experimental aircraft platforms.
The National Research Council of Canada is hiring for the RPAS and RPAS Traffic Management team within the Centre for Drone Innovation. This specialist supports research and development across experimental aircraft integration, flight-test campaigns, and technology demonstrations. The work involves coordination with engineers, technicians, and researchers in a multidisciplinary technical environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow flight-test plans and gather experimental flight data
- Coordinate complex operations with technical research teams
- Manage flight activities and operational safety requirements
- Support demonstrations of novel RPAS applications
- Coordinate RPAS operations in hybrid airspace
Requirements:
- Education in aviation, aerospace, robotics, engineering, or related fields
- Advanced RPAS Pilot Certificate issued by Transport Canada
- Experience planning aviation or RPAS flight operations
- Knowledge of Canadian Aviation Regulations and RPAS frameworks
- Ability to adapt safely to unpredictable circumstances
Bring flight-test execution, aviation safety, and experimental drone operations experience to the NRC's aerospace research team.
Drone Flight Test Operations Specialist in Montréal employer: National Research Council of Canada
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Contact Details:
National Research Council of Canada Recruitment Team
